Well, well. What have we here? Not one, but two boxes
waiting for me after getting home from work? One was expected. So let’s start
with the other one – the smaller one.
Inside we find… a katyusha! Didn’t see that coming! This is
part of the pledge I made with Mad Bob Miniatures Hungarian tanks Kickstarter
last fall. I had thought it would all come in one bulk package when everything
was ready, and I know he’s been working on getting crews cast for some of the
other vehicles, so I figured it would be a bit longer yet. But this is cool!
Upon initial examination, this is a very nice model indeed.
Very cleanly cast, and it looks super easy to assemble. It really is a
remarkable design the way Bob went about constructing the rails and the
rockets. Working with 3D printing and computer design has certainly
revolutionized development of things like this. Based on my mockup, assembly
should be a breeze.
I’m not sure exactly when this will perc to the top of the
paint pile, but it is a more than welcome addition. Right now my eastern front
plans are centered on the Slovaks against the Soviets, so I’m not sure where a
katyusha fits in. But this was too good an opportunity to pass up, and I’m sure
will look fantastic when done. That might mean more later war Soviets, start
some Germans, and… there we go. Down the slippery slope again!
In the meantime, I can’t wait to see the Hungarian items
from this Kickstarter, and the Pz. 38t’s that are destined for Slovakian
service. Great stuff from Mad Bob!
(As for the other box, watch this space!)
Always really nice to come home to something in the mail.....Exciting stuff so now time to get into playing with them.
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